Sustainable forms of travel are at the heart of 1,000 km journey being undertaken by Eva-Lotta Strömlid, as she journeys from Sweden to Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.
The Head of Client Partnerships at the LET finished her second day of her journey to the 2026 Solheim Cup venue by cycling 25km from Lübeck to Hamburg, before getting on a train to Leer, Germany.
2026 PING Junior Solheim Cup Captain Anne Van Dam said: “It’s so cool, I wish I could join Lotta in this journey! Hopefully, next year we will be able to do something together on the bike. It’s amazing what she’s doing and glad to hear she had a good second day and may it continue tomorrow.”
Lotta’s sustainability-driven journey is part of the LET Sustainability Initiative (LETSI), which works with partners equally committed to put sustainable leadership and green partnerships in focus to make a global impact.
LETSI is about using the power of LET tournaments, such as the 2026 Solheim Cup, to showcase action and innovation across a range of priority issues such as environmental responsibility, community engagement, and working towards achieving tournament climate neutrality.
Transport is a key pillar of interest for the LET with players and staff having unavoidable carbon emissions due to the nature of the global schedule; however, when in Europe it is potentially easier for sustainable travel methods to be used.
The 2026 edition of the Solheim Cup is committed to delivering the most sustainable Solheim Cup to date and as part of this effort, travel to the event by spectators will be supported through a range of eco-friendly and accessible options.
Cycling is a key method of transportation in the Netherlands, who will be hosting the Solheim Cup for the first time, and there will be plenty of bicycle parking available at Bernardus Golf.
Similarly, Den Bosch train station will be a transport hub for the Solheim Cup for those spectators arriving by train and then there will be options to use a shuttle bus service or hire a bike to get to the venue.
Sustainable Golf Champion and two-time LET winner Sara Kouskova said: “Tapping into the sustainability value of caring about your environment is key and if we can have this mentality in every aspect of our lives, then that’s great.
“Travelling is a huge part of my job and there are unavoidable carbon emissions, but there are better options that we can choose such as taking trains or cycling. Taking public transport or carpooling with other players is also a great option and usually helps. It is about caring and about having a good plan.
“The Netherlands is known for their bikes and cycling around, and it is also the country that will be impacted by sea level rise. It’s incredible that they’re trying to amplify the message of sustainable travel to the 2026 Solheim Cup and encourage spectators because that’s an educational part of this campaign.”
Stay up to date with Lotta’s journey on our socials – #RoadtoBernardus, @LETgolf on Instagram and X and Ladies European Tour on Facebook and YouTube.
